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Options Available To You If You Left School With GCSE And A Level Qualifications

 

Please find below some of the options available to you if you left school with GCSE & A level qualifications.

OPTION 1 – AN APPRENTICESHIP THAT REQUIRES GCSE & A LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS

There are apprenticeships for you if you have A Level qualifications. These are called ‘higher’ apprenticeships or ‘level 4 & 5’ apprenticeships. Once completed they can give you a qualification equivalent to a foundation degree. 

If you do a ‘degree’ apprenticeship (also called a ‘level 6 & 7’ apprenticeship) then you will have a qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. 

Most of these apprenticeships combine work and study.

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE FOR HIGHER OR DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS.

OPTION 2 – A TRAINEESHIP THAT REQUIRES A LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS 

A traineeship is a course developed by the government which includes work experience. The length of a traineeship is usually a minimum of 6 weeks up to a maximum of a year.

A traineeship will usually prepare you for work or an apprenticeship. 

A traineeship is for 16 – 24 years olds. You also will need to have GCSE or A Level qualifications.

A traineeship is unpaid. However, travel expenses and lunch are paid for.

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE FOR FIND A TRAINEESHIP

OPTION 3 – A JOB THAT REQUIRES GCSE & A LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS

If after doing your A Levels you do not want to continue with further education then there are many jobs that are available for you to apply for. Some are:

  1. Nursery manager 
  2. Technician
  3. Banking 

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE TO FIND A JOB

OPTION 4 – START A BUSINESS 

This is something that is possible with or without qualifications, if you have a great idea and have some entrepreneurial flair. Please note that if you start your business at age 16 you will have difficulties in opening a business account, getting a credit card and finance until 18 years of age. You will need parental permission for this. 

There is no minimum age to be a sole trader (a business operated by one person where there is no distinction between the owner and the business itself).

You cannot also form a limited company by yourself if you are under 18 years of age but can be appointed a director from the age of 16 years if you form the company with someone who is above 18 years of age. 

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS.

OPTION 5  – A JOB WITH TRAINING THAT REQUIRES GCSE & A LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS

There are many jobs available with training that you can apply for if you have passed your A Levels such as entry level trainee accountant. This is also called a school leavers scheme.

The areas where these training jobs usually are –

  1. IT
  2. Finance
  3. Law
  4. Engineering
  5. Accountancy
  6. Leisure
  7. Retail.

The scheme lasts 3 – 7 years

OPTION 6 – STUDY FOR A UNIVERSITY DEGREE. HND OR HNC QUALIFICATION. 

While you were studying for your A Levels, your school or college will have asked you if you intend to go to university after your A Levels are finished and get a degree. If so they will have encouraged you to make applications to universities through UCAS.

You can apply for a foundation degree, a bachelor’s degree or a HND/HNC qualification. 

LINK TO OUR L.I.P HELP GUIDE TO HIGHER EDUCATION

LINK TO UCAS